What other resources are available to help with housing problems?

Resources that may help with your housing legal needs.

The Tenant's Handbook
Detailed handout describing your rights as a tenant under Florida law.

Emergency Shelter Listings
Get listings for emergency shelter by zip code.

Tampa Bay Housing Emergency List
Additional resources in the Tampa Bay area that may be able to help you in a housing emergency.

Guide to Property Tax Exemptions
Property owners in Florida may be eligible for exemptions and additional benefits.

Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation
A program that handles residential mortgage foreclosure mediation in Hillsborough County.

Tampa Housing Authority
Resource to housing that has a federal subsidy for low-income individuals.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Various resources about subsidized housing and private housing.

Free Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues

Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available!

The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system.

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Need information about available Family Law forms and the legal process?

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Let's Get Down to Business Law

Typically, the 2nd Friday of the month.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Hillsborough

Legal information for small businesses and nonprofits.

Family Forms Clinic

Typically, Wednesdays and Fridays

10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Location

Hillsborough

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program to provide forms assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County.

Apply for Services

Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Bay Area Legal Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Statewide Legal Helplines

If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.

Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

Disaster Legal Helpline: (833) 514-2940

TTY: (800) 955-8771